Dean, Bob Gaglardi School of Business & Economics

Thompson Rivers University campuses are on the ancestral lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops campus) and the T’exelc (Williams Lake campus) within Secwepemcúl̓ecw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc.

Locatedin the heart of British Columbia's southern interior, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a dynamic hub for post-secondary education, research, and innovation. With a campus in Williams Lake and five additional regional centres, TRU welcomes a diverse student body into a broad spectrum of academic, professional and trades programs. Recognized as a leader in distance education, TRU is distinguished by its commitment to flexibility, innovation, and student-centred access.

TRU is entering a bold new chapter with a forward-looking vision that has sparked significant excitement across the university community. At the heart of this momentum is TRU's reaffirmed identity as a dual-purpose institution, one that intentionally balances its commitment to open access with an ambitious agenda for research intensification. This evolving mission reflects TRU's deep-rooted values of inclusion and opportunity and positions the university to expand its scholarly impact, foster innovation, and deepen its contributions to regional and global challenges alike.

Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President Academic, the Dean provides strategic leadership in advancing the School’s academic, research, and engagement priorities. The Dean will build on the School’s strengths in applied and experiential learning, support continued progress toward AACSB accreditation, foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, and strengthen relationships with industry, Indigenous communities, and regional partners while positioning the School for sustainable growth and continued impact.

As the successful candidate, you will have a terminal degree in a related discipline, senior academic leadership experience. preferably at the level of chair, head, or higher, or equivalent, and a strong record of strategic, administrative, and research leadership in a complex university setting, along with a deep understanding of the Canadian post-secondary landscape for both research and teaching. A PhD is preferred.

The salary range for this position is CAD $ to $ per annum.

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Please contact Corey Paquette at cpaquetteor Alex Verdecchia at